Allen Back in Court Amid Assassination Charges | Annapolis News

Cole Allen, the man who allegedly fired a shotgun at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, returns to federal court for a status hearing as prosecutors and his defense team update the judge on case progress. Facing life in prison on charges including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer, and weapons offenses, Allen’s defense unsuccessfully sought to remove top Justice Department prosecutors over alleged conflicts — one was present at the dinner, another has ties to the president — but the judge ruled those claims didn’t meet legal standards. The incident, in which Allen allegedly bypassed security with a loaded shotgun and struck a Secret Service agent’s vest, has drawn national attention, amplified by newly released photos of him with weapons in his hotel room. Today’s hearing is procedural — no guilt or innocence decided — but it’s a critical checkpoint as the case heads toward a highly anticipated trial. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc63795f849d7ff3